Friday, February 27, 2009

Horse Racing Experiencing



Hong Kong is a fashion and magic city. It has world-class buildings, the quick-pace life and all kinds of the entertainment facilities. Besides shopping in the malls, having fun in the Ocean Park and Disneyland, today we would like to lead you to have a special horse racing tour.
There are two racecourses in Hong Kong: Happy Valley Racecourse and Sha Tin Racecourse. The Happy Valley Racecourse is the first racecourse in Hong Kong, which was built by filling up a swamp, and the first Race Meeting was held in 1846. From then on, it was held every year till now. In 1978, Hong Kong Jockey Club built a new world-class racecourse, the Sha Tin Racecourse, and it has a seating capacity of 80,000 people. Towards the stand, there is a huge color screen which is the largest outdoor screen in the world.
The Happy Valley Racecourse is located in Happy Valley, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island. You can get there by MTR, Causeway Bay Station, A Exit, walking along the Canal Road towards South for about 15 minutes. In the second floor of Happy Valley stand, Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum is located there (Opening time: 10:00 - 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday; if it happens to meet the racing event, the museum will be closed at 12:30).
The Sha Tin Racecourse is located in New Territories. You can take the Kowloon Canton East Rail from Kowloon Tong Station, and stop at the racecourse. Tel: +852 2966 8111.
Nothing beats the thrills of the hose-racing in Hong Kong - a passionately followed sport. From September to the next June is the house-racing season and the event is available twice-weekly. If you want to attend the race meeting to feel the tension of the exciting race or have the enjoyment of betting, you can take the Come Horse Racing Tour which is held by Hong Kong Jockey Club. In this tour, you can enjoy the special treats of pick-up service, English-speaking guide and abundant buffet lunch with a range of beverage options, like appointed wine, local beer, orange juice and soda pop and enjoy a discount price in the souvenir shops. The Come Horse Racing Tour is also available between September and the next June. The duration of the tour is about 6 to 7 hours and the price range is from HK$490.00 - HK$790.00 per person. If you are interested in it, you can consult the number + 852 2366 3995 or +852 2368 7111 for detailed information.

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